Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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I appreciate that. There must be three elements to the research strategy. First, there must be the structural elements around how we operate research. Second, we need to address the levels of supports for research students, particularly PhD candidates. The levels are completely insignificant given what we are expecting of them, particularly where they are living. The third thing that is crucial to a research strategy, in order to ensure we do not get bogged down in the organisations that run it, is the purpose of research, how we are going to drive it and whether there will be an emphasis on blue sky research. The Minister may want to speak about his plans for this and if there is a specific timetable on it.